Allendale County, SC: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

Allendale County, South Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Allendale County, South Carolina Electricity Overview

Allendale County residents are faced with an average residential electricity bill of $159.06, which is 15.93% higher than the national average bill of $137.21.

Allendale County is home to over 8,304 citizens and generates 173,896 megawatt hours of electricity from solar sources, or 20.94 megawatt hour per capita. This ranks Allendale County 1st in the state out of 46 counties for solar megawatt hours produced per capita.

Allendale County is 8th in South Carolina rankings for total megawatt hours produced from renewable energy, with 324,872 megawatt hours generated from renewable sources.

While the national average residential electric rate sits at 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, Allendale County's average rate is 7.38% below that at 14.83 cents per kilowatt hour.

Customers in Allendale County face an average of 1.12 outages lasting 125.36 minutes each year, compared to the national averages of 1.27 outages at 137.24 minutes per outage.

There was a 3.07% drop in CO2 emissions per capita during the course of the previous year in Allendale County.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    129,333 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    15.57 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    324,872 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    324,872 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    39.12 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    96,737,649 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    11,649.52 kg

Allendale, SC Electricity Overview

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Allendale's inhabitants purchase electricity for, on average, 14.41 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, fortunately, 10.00% below the average nationwide rate of 16.01 cents. Dominion Energy has an estimated 208 total residential customers, more than all other providers who operate in the city. The power grid in the city is faced with an average of 1.12 outages per customer each year, with outages lasting around 125.36 minutes. The national averages of outages and outage time frames are 1.27 outages each year and 137.24 minutes a outage.

The consumption of electricity in Allendale accounts for 11,542,038.93 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, which is the 158th largest emissions amount in the state out of 475 cities. Averaging 4,082.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 184th worst in South Carolina for emissions per capita. There are no power plants in Allendale, so citizens must rely on electricity produced outside of the city boundaries.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Allendale

Allendale residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.189/kWh$0.048/kWh$254.27/mo.$65.51/mo.
273rd14.41¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Allendale
213th$141.89Average residential monthly electricity bill for Allendale Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Allendale, South Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Dominion EnergyBUNDLED14.77147.678,166,0301,206,254,000

Fairfax, SC Electricity Overview

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Fairfax's inhabitants purchase electricity for, on average, 14.41 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, fortunately, 10.00% below the average nationwide rate of 16.01 cents. Dominion Energy has an estimated 208 total residential customers, more than all other providers who operate in the city. The power grid in the city is faced with an average of 1.12 outages per customer each year, with outages lasting around 125.36 minutes. The national averages of outages and outage time frames are 1.27 outages each year and 137.24 minutes a outage.

The consumption of electricity in Fairfax accounts for 8,745,329.82 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, which is the 183rd largest emissions amount in the state out of 475 cities. Averaging 4,082.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 184th worst in South Carolina for emissions per capita. There are no power plants in Fairfax, so citizens must rely on electricity produced outside of the city boundaries.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Fairfax

Fairfax residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.189/kWh$0.048/kWh$254.27/mo.$65.51/mo.
273rd14.41¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Fairfax
213th$141.89Average residential monthly electricity bill for Fairfax Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Fairfax, South Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Dominion EnergyBUNDLED14.77147.678,166,0301,206,254,000

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Sycamore, SC Electricity Overview

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Sycamore's inhabitants purchase electricity for, on average, 14.41 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, fortunately, 10.00% below the average nationwide rate of 16.01 cents. With a population of 114 residents, the city is the 438th most populated city in South Carolina. Dominion Energy sells an estimated 5,362.79 megawatt hours in the city a year, which is more than any other supplier.

The consumption of electricity in Sycamore accounts for 465,437.72 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, which is the 433rd largest emissions amount in the state out of 475 cities. Averaging 4,082.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 36th worst in South Carolina for emissions per capita. There are no power plants in Sycamore, so citizens must rely on electricity produced outside of the city boundaries.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sycamore

Sycamore residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.189/kWh$0.048/kWh$254.27/mo.$65.51/mo.
273rd14.41¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Sycamore
213th$141.89Average residential monthly electricity bill for Sycamore Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Sycamore, South Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Dominion EnergyBUNDLED14.77147.678,166,0301,206,254,000

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Electricity Production in Allendale County, South Carolina

Power Plants in Allendale County, South Carolina

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Allendale County SC Solar 158,450
Allendale BiomassAllendale Biomass LLC (100.00%)
Allendale County SC Wood/Wood Waste Solids 150,976242,995,841.21,609.5
Haley SolarHaley Solar, LLC (100.00%)
Allendale County SC Solar 16,305

Allendale County, South Carolina Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Electricity consumption in Allendale County results in 96,737,648.68 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 1775th highest amount of any county in the US. This total also results in a ranking of 3rd worst in the state for pollution per person from electricity consumption. The county has the 840th highest power plants of any county in the US, with 3 total plants. Allendale County has roughly 53.53% of its electricity produced from Solar.

SOLAR
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Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
53.53%
WOOD/WOOD WASTE SOLIDS
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
46.47%

Allendale County, South Carolina Net Metering

Approximately 100.00% of the electricity suppliers in Allendale County offer net metering to their consumers. Oftentimes net metering regulations are enforced at the state level, and South Carolina has decent regulations for consumers interested in investing in solar panels.

Energy Loss

Energy loss in Allendale County averages out to about 5.68% of the total electricity transmitted by the 2 companies that operate in the county and also report energy loss. The US average is 2.87%, resulting in Allendale County receiving a rank of 2303rd best in the nation for energy loss efficiency.

Power Companies in Allendale County, South Carolina

Providers In Each City in Allendale County:

  • Allendale, South Carolina:
    • Dominion Energy: 100.00%
  • Fairfax, South Carolina:
    • Dominion Energy: 100.00%
  • Sycamore, South Carolina:
    • Dominion Energy: 100.00%
  • Ulmer, South Carolina:
    • Dominion Energy: 97.12%
    • Edisto Electric Cooperative: 2.88%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

How many power plants are located in Allendale County, South Carolina?

Allendale County, South Carolina has 3 electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

What electricity company is the largest provider in Allendale County, South Carolina?

The largest electricity supplier in Allendale County, South Carolina by total customer count is Dominion Energy.

How many electric companies offer service in Allendale County, South Carolina?

Allendale County, South Carolina has 2 electricity providers operating in the area.

Which electricity companies offer service in Allendale County, South Carolina?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Dominion Energy25,441
2Edisto Electric Cooperative3,772

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Published: 2024-03-21